Lao morning news for February 4
Govt draws up plan to protect Bolaven Plateau The government is creating a plan to preserve the Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos as an agricultural area and a tourist destination, putting an end to companies’ […]
Lao morning news for February 1
Government unveils new development vision The government has unveiled a new national development vision, which it plans to achieve from 2021 to 2025. — Vientiane Times Lao tourism businesses urged to improve services for more […]
Lao morning news for January 31
PM urges labour officials to improve workforce skills Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith yesterday advised labour and social welfare authorities to carry out the country’s labour skill development policy to meet the needs of the job […]
Lao morning news for January 30
Laos, Thailand seeks ways to improve land management Representatives of the Lao and Thai governments are meeting in Vientiane to discuss land management with the aim of strengthening the regulations and preventing the misuse of […]
Lao morning news for January 29
$US10,000 per Life Lost as PM Thongloun Orders Victim Compensation in Sanamxay Laos’ PM Thongloun Sisoulith has ordered compensation of some 10,000 USD to be paid to relatives and next of kin for the 71 […]
Lao morning news for January 28
Govt unveils foreign aid projection The government is anticipating a significant drop in the amount of foreign grants it will receive this year, so the country will have to make some policy changes to sustain […]
Lao morning news for January 25
Keep areas of natural beauty unspoiled, DPM advises Ensuring that Laos’ natural environment remains unspoiled is key to attracting visitors, Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said when visiting Tham Namlod Xebangfay and Konglor caves in […]
Lao morning news for January 24
Laos eliminates tariffs on most Asean goods Lao authorities have reduced import tariffs on 8,536 items to zero as part of national efforts in establishing the Asean Free Trade Area, according to a government report. […]
Lao morning news for January 23
Impacts on the construction of China’s Huong River in Laos Lao people in Pongsaly affected by U Nam 4 and 7 dam projects are facing a problem. difficulties in everyday life for not helping enough […]
Lao morning news for January 22
Macroeconomic stability in Laos amidst uncertainty The medium-term economic outlook for Laos is favourable but subject to risks, including a volatile global economic environment, according to the latest edition of the World Bank’s Lao Economic […]
Lao morning news for January 21
Lao PDR’s Macroeconomic Stability Amidst Uncertainty Economic growth in the Lao PDR is estimated at 6.5 per cent in 2018 down from 6 9 per cent in 2017, in part due to the adverse impact […]
Lao morning news for January 18
PM calls for brainstorming on revenue collection, ways to drive growth Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has called on senior government officials in charge of economic affairs to explore ways to ensure that all revenue streams […]